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Brittany utilizes her supports: partial hospital staff, group and individual therapy, case management and her fellow group members. She has phone numbers of local crisis hotlines/services in her area, and has utilized calling her friends for support on the weekend. The therapeutic alliance is strong in both group and individual therapy sessions.…
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Throughout case 10, the group facilitator did not consider the welfare of the clients in accordance with ACA, ASCA and AMHCA codes. All three codes highlighted the ethical and unethical decisions in the case; however, AMHCA and ACA have the most relevant codes because of the implications of the facilitator’s actions to both the clients in a group setting. Regarding the competency of the counselor, all three codes share the importance of being competent which is vital leading a group session (ACA C.2 professional competence, ASCA code E.1, AMHCA C.1). Greg also had a screening and selection process with personal contracts with each member, which is also ethical in accordance to the codes. The screening and selection process also includes informed…
The appropriate short-term goals for this intervention are designed for the client to help reduce fear. The client should join a support group with other individuals that suffer from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The support group should be conducted by a licensed professional. The Client should be able to identify when the fear is taking over his life. The client should also make a list of items that appear to have a positive and negative effect on dealing with the fear. Along with the list of positive and negatives, the client should make a list of items that stimulate the fear. Leaning different interests and creating…
Deborah “Deb” Barnes is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor employed at Valley Hope (VH), a private residential treatment facility located in Cushing, Oklahoma that specializes in the treatment of substance use and codependency disorders. When I walked through the door at the end of the Lecture Hall I paused, unsure of whether I was in an office or a playroom. Deb explained that her office is used as the unofficial storage room for behavioral therapy props because she enjoys having the stuffed animals and other toys around her. She invited me to take a seat next to a Teddy bear, and for the next hour I interviewed her about aspects of group therapy that is conducted in the facility. Deb taught me much about how her group members are assembled,…
The purpose of the group is to provide support to cancer survivors, and help them maintain their quality of life during treatment and when treatment is complete. This support groups can help cancer survivors cope with the emotional aspects of cancer. Being a group member, survivors will learn…
The article, Outcome-based evaluation of a social skills program using art therapy and group therapy for children on the autism spectrum (Epp, 2008), is narrative of a study that examined the efficacy of a program for adolescents and teens – ages 11 through 18. This program utilized art therapy and cognitive-behavioral techniques in group therapy to expand the social skills of students on the autism spectrum (Epp, 2008). Carey and Martin wrote, “Outcome research is intended to test whether a specific practice, intervention, or program reliably results in important benefits for our clients” (p66). I chose this study for its relevance to my research topic of group therapy for talented and gifted youth and in consideration of the association…
Question 1. Define a therapeutic milieu and relate it to your observations of group therapy.…
Question 1 REBT methodology includes all of the following procedures except: confrontation. logical analysis. analysis of transference. counter-propaganda. behavioral methods.…
This group is here for support for cancer patients and their families. Besides support, the group offers classes, information, education programs, stress activities, and fun activities.…
The process consultant must be keenly aware of the different roles individual members take on in a group. Both upon entering and while remaining in a group, the individual must determine a self-identity influence, and power that will satisfy personal needs while working to accomplish group goals. Preoccupation with individual needs or power struggles can reduce the effectiveness of a group severely, and unless the individual can expose and share those personal needs to some degree, the group is unlikely to be…
Introduction Purpose and Rationale Relationship group therapy focuses on developing, strengthening, or rebuilding healthy communication between parent and teen to decrease juvenile delinquent behaviors and recidivism. Often times, communication gap between parent and teen relationship influences a variety of risky behaviors such as shop lifting, drug use, inappropriate sexual behavior, and criminal activity resulting in juvenile delinquent consequences. Group therapy offers the ability for families to share similar personal experiences, support, recommendations, challenges, and barriers. Parents and teens are able to learn how to communicate thoughts, emotions, and share personal perspective appropriately to each other. Parents and…
Individual therapy is a key component in addiction treatment. Many rehabs already offer group therapy and addiction education. To get a greater benefit from treatment, patients need individualized treatment. Every person is different, so each patient needs a treatment that is tailored to their unique needs.…
According to a journal in the International Association for Social Work with Groups (IASWG), most experienced therapist can feel overwhelmed when confronted with pessimistic behaviors from clients during therapeutic sessions; which in turns can present a challenge for the therapist to not spontaneously react to harsh remarks of group members. For that purpose, the therapist must be aware of not being caught off guard by “responding in a punitive manner “(p. 24), whenever conflict or disruptive behaviors arise in group settings. For instance, Ms. Hopkins has been working with the substance abuse population for 30 years and has on countless occasions been confronted by clients that were not ready for change. However, Ms. Hopkins thrives on making…
Considering the information provided during this week’s reading assignments, we can say that individual and group therapy have similarities and differences, as well as benefits and limitations.…